Samuel S. Dale papers, 1810-1929

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Selected materials cataloged; remainder arranged.

• Series I: Correspondence, 1902-1927
• Subseries I.1: Correspondence, 1902-1926
• Suberies II.2: Correspondence, 1926-1927
• Series II: Diaries, 1887-1929

Description

Summary

Correspondence, manuscripts, documents, and some miscellaneous printed materials. The bulk of the correspondence files, bound in sixteen volumes, deals with "..weights and measures, the textile tariff, and other subjects" for the period 1902-1929. There are three volumes of typescript copies (carbons) prepared from Dale's holograph diaries, 1887-1929, with an index in volume one. Among the manuscripts are the following: an account book kept by Samuel Dale of Carncastle, Ireland and Little Falls, N.Y., 1810-1834; and two volumes of Thomas Dale's accounts, Little Falls, N.Y., 183?-1856. These were written by Dale's grandfather and father respectively. There is also the minutes book of the American Metrological Society, 1873-1886 and an English tally stick dated 1377.

• Series I: Correspondence, 1902-1927

  Correspondence relating to Weights and Measures, the Textile Tariff, and Other Subjects

• Series II: Diaries, 1887-1929

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Restrictions on Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

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This collection has no restrictions.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Samuel S. Dale papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Related Archival Materials

The Thomas and Fanny Dale Library of Weights and Measures, consisting of books, pamphlets, and scrapbooks of clippings is shelved in the Rare Book Reading Room. Dale's voluminous writings are to be found in this library.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Reproduction Note

Type of reproduction--Copies in part

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Dale, Samuel S. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1930. Accession number--M-30.

Gift of Samuel S. Dale, 1930; gift of George Washington University Library, 1956.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 06/--/89.

Revision Description

2013-06-13 xml document instance created by Carrie Hintz

2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form

Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Expert, writer, and book collector on tariffs, textiles, and weights and measures. Dale was both a worker and a superintendent in the woolen and worsted mills industry.